Introducing the ultimate cinematography textbook
Cinematography - 2nd Edition
The definitive academic textbook designed to guide students through the art, craft, and technique of modern cinematography.
Enhance your curriculum with Cinematography – 2nd Edition, a comprehensive, lavishly-illustrated textbook that guides students through the tools, techniques, and artistry of modern cinematography.
Skillfully written by Emmy-winning cinematographer Jason Tomaric, Cinematography – 2nd Edition links theory with real-world application in an easy-to-read, thorough textbook that works independently or in concert with the FilmSkills online curriculum.
- Paperback
- 656 pages
- 7.5 x 1.48 x 9.25 inches
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 979-8878942713
"It's difficult to think of a step in the process that Tomaric fails to address."
– American Cinematographer Magazine
The perfect classroom companion to the FilmSkills Academic online curriculum
Ch 1 - Cinematography
Ch 2 - Formats
Ch 3 - The Camera
Ch 4 - The Lens
Ch 5 - Exposure
Ch 6 - Camera Support
Ch 7 - Lighting Equipment
Ch 8 - Lighting Control
Ch 9 - Grip and Rigging
Ch 10 - Qualities of Light
Ch 11 - Lighting Techniques
Ch 12 - Rules of Composition
Ch 13 - Tools and Techniques
Chapter 1 – Cinematography
Components of Cinematography
- Camera Placement
- Lens Selection
- Movement
- Composition
- Lighting
- Exposure
Prepping a Project
- Analyzing the Script
- Discuss with the Director
- Defining Each Scene
- Determining the Cinematic Style Shooting and Delivery Requirements
- Shotlists and Pre-Visualization
- Locations
- Equipment
- Crew
- Shooting Schedule
The Crew
- The Camera Department
- Camera Operator
- 1st Assistant Camera
- 2nd Assistant Camera
- The Electric Department
- The Gaffer
- Best Boy Electric
- Electricians
- The Grip Department
- Key Grip
- Best Boy
- Grips
- Dolly Grip
